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Kodak M381 vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak M381 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak M381 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M381 was revealed 17 months prior to the W530 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M381 matches up versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Sony W530

 M381 W530 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Kodak M381

 W530 M381 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Sony W530

 M381 W530 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak M381 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak M381 features physical measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M381 versus Sony W530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M381 and the W530.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and W530.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W530 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M381 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography info
Sony W530 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (153 grams)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M381
Travel photography with Sony W530
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (153 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging factors
Sony W530 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (153g)
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak M381 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Sony W530
 Kodak EasyShare M381Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-29 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7003 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $170 $269